Stoked!!!!

[Laid_Out_50]

So as you guys know I got my rear end yesterday and I'm getting the tranny I need for my Nailhead next week. But I am also gonna get my suspension MII and Tri-4 link welded in for $1400 next month. I'm seeing more progress on my truck I might even be able to drive it this summer.

[blackdiesel]

1400?? just for the welding?? i guess what you said was right, everything is more expensive out there. compared to how long it took me to weld in mine (MII and ladder bars) thats close to $200 bucks an hour!! shop time around here is around $50 bucks an hour

I'd do it for 700

[blackdiesel]

btw, make sure to take lots of pics!

[Laid_Out_50]

he wanted to charge 3 grand but like when buying a car I gave him the ol well I'm gonna look around a bit. When he heard that he said I can do the MII for $700 and I got an onther buddy whoruns a wheel shop to do the 4 link for another $700. That is was cheap for where I live in Northern California. Like I've said before people who know how to do the job have taken advantage of this hobby of ours

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by Laid_Out_50

he wanted to charge 3 grand but like when buying a car I gave him the ol well I'm gonna look around a bit. When he heard that he said I can do the MII for $700 and I got an onther buddy whoruns a wheel shop to do the 4 link for another $700. That is was cheap for where I live in Northern California. Like I've said before people who know how to do the job have taken advantage of this hobby of ours

Kind of makes you want to ship your bare chassis to a builder out of state and have all the welding x-members and 4-link tabs welded in, just thinking out of turn!!

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Wow, that's insane money.
What about taking that money and buying a welder, is that an option for you?

[Laid_Out_50]

Ya but I want it done right and sooner that I can learn to weld

[blackdiesel]

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Wow, that's insane money.
What about taking that money and buying a welder, is that an option for you?

Agreed. 1400 dollars would buy one heck of a Miller. Welding is cake, expecially with a mig. A little time and a tape measure would ensure a quality install

[Laid_Out_50]

True but I dont have a level spot to put my truck and since never having done anything like this I'm kinda scared to mess it up. Lets the pros do it while I watch and next time I'll give it a shot

[blackdiesel]

Originally Posted by Laid_Out_50

True but I dont have a level spot to put my truck and since never having done anything like this I'm kinda scared to mess it up. Lets the pros do it while I watch and next time I'll give it a shot

is it a universal cross member or one specifically made for your year model?

[Laid_Out_50]

I think it's universal

[blackdiesel]

Originally Posted by Laid_Out_50

I think it's universal

ah, those are indeed more involved. yessir, if your not confident about it you are doing the right thing. remember, pics!

[Laid_Out_50]

There will be plenty of pics.

[hotrodrookie]

Whoa, thats alot of money. Well Im a total cheapo so I gues I dont count.
So is the guy gona make the rear 4 link or use a kit? Adjustable ends? Poly bushings? Coilovers too? Boxing the frame rails?

[Laid_Out_50]

he's usig a kit and gonna use air bags